The damages to lives and the environment is far much more than $10M

By The Editorial Board 07 October 2025, 8:40PM

It was no accident but a human error by trained navy professionals that led to 50,000 square metres of reef being damaged and more than 200,000 litres of diesel being spilt into the ocean. Is $10 million enough for the damage done to the environment and to the livelihoods of people in Safata?

By The Editorial Board 07 October 2025, 8:40PM
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